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    Wiki Urinalysis Coding

    Good afternoon. I am reviewing a denial that was brought to my attention because both, CPT 81001 & 81002, UA codes were billed: I did a little of my own investigation to find out why both tests were performed and was informed that both tests are routinely ordered for OB patients. They also...
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    Wiki Thyroid surgery CPT question

    Good afternoon. Surgeon performed the following operation: Right subtotal thyroidectomy and left partial thyroidectomy. I am a bit confused as to what code(s) to use: During my CPC training we had a similar scenario and it was coded: 60212 LT However, I was advised to use 60200 Lt and 60210...
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    Wiki Debriment code with E/M level

    The following documentation was billed and denied when we billed: 99212 & 11721 Should I attach modifier 25 to the E/M code? Thank you. 76 y.o. female NIDDM with CC painful elongated thickened nails. Nails are painful when she Is walking in her Shoes or sneakers. PE: + elongated thickened...
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    Wiki Exision of mass consistent with Neuroma

    Hello. I was asked to review a case regarding: Right thumb mass consistent with Neuroma. The mass was excised; however, there was no specimin size documented. Current CPT codes entered are: 11420 - Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp...
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    Wiki CPT Code 76856 complete Pelvic evaluation

    Thank you for giving me further insight. You guys have been very helpful!! :):D
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    Wiki CPT Code 76856 complete Pelvic evaluation

    Thanks Arlene. I failed to inform you that there was a urinary bladder report; it was reported on a different page. Our radiologists generates a seperate report for Urinary Bladder Ultra Sounds; however, it's all coded using either 76856 or 76857. The complete report reads as follows: Exam...
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    Wiki CPT Code 76856 complete Pelvic evaluation

    Thank you so much for your feedback. However, can CPT code 76856 (US Pelvic, complete) be used on patients who have had radical hysterectomies? If there is no uterus, no endometrium, and no cervix, the physician cannot document measurements or descritptions regarding the organs listed; should...
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    Wiki CPT Code 76856 complete Pelvic evaluation

    I am new to radiolgy procedures. Can CPT code 76856 be used for the following exam? Exam: Pelvic US complete Reason for exam: Pelvic Pain Findings: The uterus is not identified, the patient is status post hysterectomy. Neither ovary is identified. There are bowel loops in the pelvis. No...
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